Overview
- Brady admits he regarded Manning as his 'enemy' during their matchups to fuel extra focus and energy.
- He reflects that believing Manning thought he was a better quarterback because of his top draft status and college pedigree sparked his sense of urgency.
- He calls their recurring AFC showdowns from 2001 to 2015 a defining 'gift' that pushed him to improve.
- Despite an 11-6 regular-season lead, Manning held a 3-2 advantage in their playoff meetings, highlighting the balance of their rivalry.
- Brady argues that viewing rivals as true adversaries is an essential old school mindset for maintaining competitive drive.